I’m pumped to announce my new book, The Price of Becoming: The Compounding Practices of High Performance. It’s inspired by early moments in my life when I failed… And the past 11 years and 700+ conversations I’ve had with some of the most exceptional people in the world: coaches, CEOs, athletes, Navy SEALs, scientists, and quiet leaders you've probably never heard of. The book stemmed from a question I like to ask leaders… What do you intentionally do each day to ensure you’re going to bed a little bit better than you were when you woke up? I’ve been super curious about the power of compounding behaviors. So, this is a combo of the things I’ve learned AND what I’ve actually done over the past decade to move from theory to action. It’s kind of pointless to learn all this stuff without actually doing it too… It comes out July 21, 2026. I know this book can be transformational. Especially for people who want to put a positive dent in the world. I want you to read it. I want you to tell your friends about it. Buy extra copies. And spread the word. If you enjoy my work and think you might buy the book when it comes out, it would mean a ton to me if you pre-order it now. Pre-Orders are a really big deal. They help determine the book’s placement online, in bookstores, and they tell my publisher that they need to print a ton so we don’t run out (like we have in the past when people waited til launch week to buy it). You’ll be hearing more about the book over the coming months. This is a deeply personal project. I am nervous to put it out, but at the same time, I’m proud of it. I think it will change your life for the better. WHO is it for? We work with 8s and 9s who want to be 10s. 4s and 5s will not enjoy this book. This is for people who are doing well… And want to be even better. The target market is not the majority of humans. My publisher didn’t love that part (smaller # of people to sell books to). But that’s who I’ve been lucky to attract with my work on The Learning Leader Show. If you really want to make a difference. Want to leave that dent… Then there is a price to pay. There are trade-offs. This book is the story, science, and practical application of that price. It’s not theoretical. It’s stuff you actually do. Each chapter has lots of prompts for you. As well as actions you can take immediately to change your life. If you actually do the work, the outcomes you want will happen. That’s a big if, though… I’m giving away a lot of pre-order bonuses to make it worth your while to buy it right now. All those are at Learning Leader dot com And if you want to buy in bulk (50+), DM me or send an email (Ryan at LearningLeader) Thank you for your support! – Ryan

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This was awesome @tyschmit -- Was so cool to see you have that moment with Coach Ferentz

I love the @AGCofA — I first spoke at their national event in 2018. And have since been with 15+ of their chapters over the years. That’s why I was so pumped when they asked me to come back for their National event this past weekend. This is a room full of leaders who are literally building the infrastructure of our country. 
Just a bunch of no-nonsense doers. A super engaged and intelligent group. Looking forward to the next one!

Loved @JoeyVotto with the Reds. And he's incredible as a broadcaster. At the top of my list for a podcast guest I want to record with

"Business, like life, is all about how you make people feel. It's that simple, and it's that hard." - @dhmeyer

"Great teams are all-in."

"What's the feedback loop going to feel like? When I give feedback, are they gonna be defensive? Grateful? I want to know early on, what's the experience going to be like leading this person?" - @dhmeyer

What are the specific behaviors you celebrate? "I really honor curiosity. If you're going to be an organization that looks at ways to improve, it starts with curiosity. You've got to wonder. What could we do differently? What could we learn? What could we teach?" - @dhmeyer

"Business, like life, is all about how you make people feel. It's that simple, and it's that hard." - @dhmeyer Danny is one of the greatest restaurateurs of all time. Founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Hospitality Group. He's the author of the classic book, "Setting the Table." Someone I've looked up to for a long time. Pumped to have him on this NEW EPISODE of The Learning Leader Show... You might like it if you're curious about... - Focusing on HOW you make people feel - How to hire, train, and develop top-tier talent - The power of optimism - The #1 trait Danny looks for when hiring a leader - What "entrepreneurial athleticism" is and why it's so important - The golden rule of hospitality And much more... Enjoy!

"Business, like life, is all about how you make people feel. It's that simple, and it's that hard." @dhmeyer is on this NEW EPISODE of The Learning Leader Show learningleader.com/dannymeye…

"If there was no uncertainty, nobody needs a leader. Everything's figured out already." - @AndyStanley

“Instead of using achievable goals, I prefer to use ambitious goals. Why? Because ambitious goals force you to grow at a quicker pace. You’ll need to upgrade your daily habits, skills, and beliefs to reach your ambitious goals." @humm_philipp

AJ Hawk That guy rocked.

One of the questions we get about our Learning Leader Circle is... "What's the ROI?" I asked some members of our group how they would answer that question, and this is what Liam Murray said... “When discussing ROI, most start with a financial analysis. The Learning Leader Circle can be compared to any MBA curriculum or a graduate degree in Executive Leadership. When coupled with the podcast/books, the education you receive through the Circle is comparable to any Ivy League graduate coursework (and I’d argue better), at a fraction of the cost. Next, for me, I drink the Jim Collins Kool-Aid and believe your “who” is the most important place you can invest. As an adult with children and a full-time job, networking can be difficult. However, a Learning Leader Circle does all of the heavy lifting for you. Calls are scheduled for you along with an annual summit. Most importantly, everyone is vetted beforehand so you don't have to spend your most precious resource, time, to figure out if someone in the group is worth building a relationship with. They all are... And if you put in the work, ROI for the business is significant. I can only speak for myself, but Circle members have come into my business to serve as keynote speakers, consultants, advisory board members, and informal sounding boards. My firm quite literally has dozens of champions because of the Circle I have joined. One of the most rewarding things is seeing Circle members become friends with my work colleagues. All of this aside, the best ROI for me has been the friendships. Ryan has been a great friend and someone I call and text with regularly. I’ve also developed meaningful friendships with other members and have golfed, seen concerts, been to baseball games, etc., just to be around great humans."

From @AndyStanley - "Is this a problem to solve or a tension to manage?" - "Do for one what you would do for many." - Are leaders born or made? "100%, they are born." - When you can't give certainty, give clarity - "What would a great leader do?" learningleader.com/andystanl…

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"Leadership is the most wonderful, dangerous gift." - @AndyStanley

How do you manage your ego when you've been in your prime for decades? @AndyStanley came on The Learning Leader Show to share how he does this

1 of my favorite questions to ask leaders: What do you do to ensure you're continuing to get better each day? I love hearing the specifics on how someone does this... @AndyStanley focuses on his core values and remembering the "eulogy exercise" from Stephen Covey.